Lead Mechanical Design Manager - Automation & SP Machinery

Billy Associates LTD; Greet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot bonuses

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Cycle to work

Holidays + BH

Job summary

Billy Associates LTD in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to head up an established design team. The role combines hands-on SP machinery design with leadership, delivering high-quality, on-time solutions for manufacturing and packaging systems.

You will live on-site in Cheltenham, drive continuous improvement, manage workload, and set KPIs. The salary is £55,000–£60,000 with up to £5k bonus, and benefits including pension, private health insurance, 21 days holiday

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience is essential.
• Proven experience leading or managing a design team.
• Background in automation, SP machinery, robotics or similar.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD, drawings, BOMs and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design SP machinery hands-on across multiple sectors.
• Lead and support the team, providing clear direction.
• Plan workload and resources, balancing priorities.
• Ensure designs meet quality and timescales.
• Maintain high engineering standards for manufacture.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation.
• Collaborate with PM, manufacturing, electrical, controls and procurement.
• Set department KPIs and conduct reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

3D CAD

BOMs

Engineering standards

Project delivery

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Billy Associates LTD in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to head up an established design team. The role combines hands-on SP machinery design with leadership, delivering high-quality, on-time solutions for manufacturing and packaging systems.

You will live on-site in Cheltenham, drive continuous improvement, manage workload, and set KPIs. The salary is £55,000–£60,000 with up to £5k bonus, and benefits including pension, private health insurance, 21 days holiday